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hikma pharmaceuticals usa, inc. - dexamethasone (unii: 7s5i7g3jql) (dexamethasone - unii:7s5i7g3jql) - dexamethasone 0.5 mg - control of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions intractable to adequate trials of conventional treatment in asthma, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, drug hypersensitivity reactions, perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis, and serum sickness. bullous dermatitis herpetiformis, exfoliative erythroderma, mycosis fungoides, pemphigus, and severe erythema multiforme (stevens-johnson syndrome). primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the drug of choice; may be used in conjunction with synthetic mineralocorticoid analogs where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance), congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hypercalcemia associated with cancer, and nonsuppurative thyroiditis. to tide the patient over a critical period of the disease in regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis. acquired (autoimmune) hemolytic anemia, congenital (erythroid) hypoplastic anemia (diamond-blackfan anemia), idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in adults, pure red cell aplasia, and selected cases of secondary thrombocytopenia. diagnostic testing of adrenocortical hyperfunction, trichinosis with neurologic or myocardial involvement, tuberculous meningitis with subarachnoid block or impending block when used with appropriate antituberculous chemotherapy. for the palliative management of leukemias and lymphomas. acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis, cerebral edema associated with primary or metastatic brain tumor, craniotomy, or head injury. sympathetic ophthalmia, temporal arteritis, uveitis, and ocular inflammatory conditions unresponsive to topical corticosteroids. to induce a diuresis or remission of proteinuria in idiopathic nephrotic syndrome or that due to lupus erythematosus. berylliosis, fulminating or disseminated pulmonary tuberculosis when used concurrently with appropriate antituberculous chemotherapy, idiopathic eosinophilic pneumonias, symptomatic sarcoidosis. as adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode or exacerbation) in acute gouty arthritis, acute rheumatic carditis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (selected cases may require low-dose maintenance therapy). for the treatment of dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and systemic lupus erythematosus. systemic fungal infections (see warnings: fungal infections ) and in patients who are hypersensitive to any components of these products.

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par pharmaceutical inc. - dexamethasone (unii: 7s5i7g3jql) (dexamethasone - unii:7s5i7g3jql) - dexamethasone 0.5 mg - control of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions intractable to adequate trials of conventional treatment in asthma, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, drug hypersensitivity reactions, seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis and serum sickness. bullous dermatitis herpetiformis, exfoliative erythroderma, mycosis fungoides, pemphigus, and severe erythema multiforme (stevens-johnson syndrome). primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice; may be used in conjunction with synthetic mineralocorticoid analogs where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance), congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hypercalcemia associated with cancer, and nonsuppurative thyroiditis. to tide the patient over a critical period of the disease in regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis. acquired (autoimmune) hemolytic anemia, congenital (erythroid) hypoplastic anemia (diamond-blackfan anemia), idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in adul

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cardinal health - dexamethasone sodium phosphate (unii: ai9376y64p) (dexamethasone - unii:7s5i7g3jql) - dexamethasone phosphate 4 mg in 1 ml - a. by intravenous or intramuscular injection when oral therapy is not feasible: 1. endocrine disorders: primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the drug of choice; synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable; in infancy, mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance). acute adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the drug of choice; mineralocorticoid supplementation may be necessary, particularly when synthetic analogs are used). preoperatively, and in the event of serious trauma or illness, in patients with known adrenal insufficiency or when adrenocortical reserve is doubtful. shock unresponsive to conventional therapy if adrenocortical insufficiency exists or is suspected. congenital adrenal hyperplasia. nonsuppurative thyroiditis. hypercalcemia associated with cancer. 2. rheumatic disorders: as adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode o

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alphapharm pty ltd - dexamethasone sodium phosphate, quantity: 4.4 mg (equivalent: dexamethasone phosphate, qty 4 mg) - injection - excipient ingredients: sodium citrate; creatinine; water for injections - replacement therapy:,adrenocortical insufficiency - dexamethasone has predominantly glucocorticoid activity and, therefore is not a complete replacement therapy in cases of adrenocortical insufficiency. dexamethasone should be supplemented with salt and/or a mineralocorticoid, such as deoxycorticosterone. when so supplemented, dexamethasone is indicated in the following: ? acute adrenocortical insufficiency - addison's disease; bilateral adrenalectomy ? relative adrenocortical insufficiency prolonged administration of adrenocortical steroids can produce dormancy of the adrenal cortex. the reduced secretory capacity gives rise to a state of relative adrenocortical insufficiency which persists for a varying length of time after therapy is discontinued. should a patient be subjected to sudden stress during this period of reduced secretion (for up to two years after therapy has ceased) the steroid output may not be adequate. steroid therapy should, therefore be reinstituted to help cope with stress such as that associated with surgery, trauma, burns or severe infections where specific antibiotic therapy is available. ? primary and secondary adrenocortical insufficiency.,disease therapy: dexamethasone is indicated for therapy of the following diseases - 1. collagen diseases. systemic lupus erythematosus, polyarteritis nodosa, dermatomyositis, giant cell arteritis, adjunctive therapy for short-term administration during an acute episode or exacerbation, acute rheumatic carditis -during an exacerbation or as maintenance therapy. 2. pulmonary disorders. status asthmaticus, chronic asthma, sarcoidosis, respiratory insufficiency. 3. blood disorders. leukaemia, idiopathic thrombocytopaenic purpura in adults, acquired (autoimmune) haemolytic anaemia. 4. rheumatic diseases. rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, adjunctive therapy for short-term administration during an acute episode or exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. 5. skin diseases. psoriasis, erythema multiforme, pemphigus, neutrophilic dermatitis, localised neurodermatitis, exfoliative dermatitis, sarcoidosis of skin, severe seborrhoeic dermatitis, contact dermatitis. 6. gastrointestinal disorders. ulcerative colitis, regional enteritis. 7. oedema. cerebral oedema associated with primary or metastatic brain tumours, neurosurgery or stroke, oedema associated with acute non-infectious laryngospasm (or laryngitis). 8. eye disorders. allergic conjunctivitis, keratitis, allergic corneal marginal ulcers, chorioretinitis, optic neuritis, anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy. 9. neoplastic states. cerebral neoplasms, hypercalcaemia associated with cancer, leukaemias and lymphomas in adults, acute leukaemia in children. 10. endocrine disorders. adrenal insufficiency.,preoperative and postoperative support: dexamethasone may be used in any surgical procedure when the adrenocortical reserve is doubtful. this includes the treatment of shock due to excessive blood loss during surgery.,shock: dexamethasone may be used as an adjunct in the treatment of shock. refer to section 4.2 dose and method of administration. dexamethasone should not be used as a substitute for normal shock therapy.

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alphapharm pty ltd - dexamethasone sodium phosphate, quantity: 8.8 mg (equivalent: dexamethasone phosphate, qty 8 mg) - injection - excipient ingredients: water for injections; sodium citrate; creatinine - replacement therapy:,adrenocortical insufficiency - dexamethasone has predominantly glucocorticoid activity and, therefore is not a complete replacement therapy in cases of adrenocortical insufficiency. dexamethasone should be supplemented with salt and/or a mineralocorticoid, such as deoxycorticosterone. when so supplemented, dexamethasone is indicated in the following: ? acute adrenocortical insufficiency - addison's disease; bilateral adrenalectomy ? relative adrenocortical insufficiency prolonged administration of adrenocortical steroids can produce dormancy of the adrenal cortex. the reduced secretory capacity gives rise to a state of relative adrenocortical insufficiency which persists for a varying length of time after therapy is discontinued. should a patient be subjected to sudden stress during this period of reduced secretion (for up to two years after therapy has ceased) the steroid output may not be adequate. steroid therapy should, therefore be reinstituted to help cope with stress such as that associated with surgery, trauma, burns or severe infections where specific antibiotic therapy is available. ? primary and secondary adrenocortical insufficiency.,disease therapy: dexamethasone is indicated for therapy of the following diseases - 1. collagen diseases. systemic lupus erythematosus, polyarteritis nodosa, dermatomyositis, giant cell arteritis, adjunctive therapy for short-term administration during an acute episode or exacerbation, acute rheumatic carditis -during an exacerbation or as maintenance therapy. 2. pulmonary disorders. status asthmaticus, chronic asthma, sarcoidosis, respiratory insufficiency. 3. blood disorders. leukaemia, idiopathic thrombocytopaenic purpura in adults, acquired (autoimmune) haemolytic anaemia. 4. rheumatic diseases. rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, adjunctive therapy for short-term administration during an acute episode or exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. 5. skin diseases. psoriasis, erythema multiforme, pemphigus, neutrophilic dermatitis, localised neurodermatitis, exfoliative dermatitis, sarcoidosis of skin, severe seborrhoeic dermatitis, contact dermatitis. 6. gastrointestinal disorders. ulcerative colitis, regional enteritis. 7. oedema. cerebral oedema associated with primary or metastatic brain tumours, neurosurgery or stroke, oedema associated with acute non-infectious laryngospasm (or laryngitis). 8. eye disorders. allergic conjunctivitis, keratitis, allergic corneal marginal ulcers, chorioretinitis, optic neuritis, anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy. 9. neoplastic states. cerebral neoplasms, hypercalcaemia associated with cancer, leukaemias and lymphomas in adults, acute leukaemia in children. 10. endocrine disorders. adrenal insufficiency.,preoperative and postoperative support: dexamethasone may be used in any surgical procedure when the adrenocortical reserve is doubtful. this includes the treatment of shock due to excessive blood loss during surgery.,shock: dexamethasone may be used as an adjunct in the treatment of shock. refer to section 4.2 dose and method of administration. dexamethasone should not be used as a substitute for normal shock therapy.

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nucare pharmaceuticals, inc. - dexamethasone (unii: 7s5i7g3jql) (dexamethasone - unii:7s5i7g3jql) - dexamethasone 4 mg - control of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions intractable to adequate trials of conventional treatment in asthma, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, drug hypersensitivity reactions, seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis and serum sickness. bullous dermatitis herpetiformis, exfoliative erythroderma, mycisis fungoides, pemphigus, and severe erythema multiforme (stevens-johnson syndrome). primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice; may be used in conjunction with synthetic mineralocorticoid analogs where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance), congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hypercalcemia associated with cancer, and nonsuppurative thyroiditis. to tide the patient over a critical period of the disease in regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis. acquired (autoimmune) hemolytic anemia, congenital (erythroid) hypoplastic anemia (diamon-blackfan anemia), idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in adult

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proficient rx lp - dexamethasone (unii: 7s5i7g3jql) (dexamethasone - unii:7s5i7g3jql) - dexamethasone 2 mg - control of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions intractable to adequate trials of conventional treatment in asthma, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, drug hypersensitivity reactions, perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis, and serum sickness. bullous dermatitis herpetiformis, exfoliative erythroderma, mycosis fungoides, pemphigus, and severe erythema multiforme (stevens-johnson syndrome). primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the drug of choice; may be used in conjunction with synthetic mineralocorticoid analogs where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance), congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hypercalcemia associated with cancer, and nonsuppurative thyroiditis. to tide the patient over a critical period of the disease in regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis. acquired (autoimmune) hemolytic anemia, congenital (erythroid) hypoplastic anemia (diamond-blackfan anemia), idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in a

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rising pharma holdings, inc. - dexamethasone (unii: 7s5i7g3jql) (dexamethasone - unii:7s5i7g3jql) - dexamethasone 0.5 mg in 5 ml - - endocrine disorders: primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice; synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance). congenital adrenal hyperplasia nonsuppurative thyroiditis hypercalcemia associated with cancer - rheumatic disorders: as adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode or exacerbation) in: psoriatic arthritis rheumatoid arthritis, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (selected cases may require low-dose maintenance therapy) ankylosing spondylitis acute and subacute bursitis acute nonspecific tenosynovitis acute gouty arthritis post-traumatic osteoarthritis synovitis of osteoarthritis epicondylitis - collagen diseases: during an exacerbation or as maintenance therapy in selected cases of: systemic lup

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morton grove pharmaceuticals, inc. - dexamethasone (unii: 7s5i7g3jql) (dexamethasone - unii:7s5i7g3jql) - dexamethasone 0.5 mg in 5 ml - 1.  endocrine disorders: primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice; synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance).     congenital adrenal hyperplasia     nonsuppurative thyroiditis     hypercalcemia associated with cancer 2.  rheumatic disorders: as adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode or exacerbation) in:     psoriatic arthritis     rheumatoid arthritis, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (selected cases may require low-dose maintenance therapy)     ankylosing spondylitis     acute and subacute bursitis     acute nonspecific tenosynovitis     acute gouty arthritis     post-traumatic osteoarthritis     synovitis of osteoarthritis     epicondylitis 3.  collagen diseases: during an exacerbation or as maintenance therapy in selected cases of:     systemic lupus erythematosus     ac

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aidarex pharmaceuticals llc - dexamethasone (unii: 7s5i7g3jql) (dexamethasone - unii:7s5i7g3jql) - dexamethasone 4 mg - control of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions intractable to adequate trials of conventional treatment in asthma, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, drug hypersensitivity reactions, seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis and serum sickness. bullous dermatitis herpetiformis, exfoliative erythroderma, mycisis fungoides, pemphigus, and severe erythema multiforme (stevens-johnson syndrome). primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice; may be used in conjunction with synthetic mineralocorticoid analogs where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance), congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hypercalcemia associated with cancer, and nonsuppurative thyroiditis. to tide the patient over a critical period of the disease in regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis. acquired (autoimmune) hemolytic anemia, congenital (erythroid) hypoplastic anemia (diamon-blackfan anemia), idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in adult